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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-1974 Minutes174 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: DECEMBER 17, 1974 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald D. Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Donald Linton, Billie Sargent, Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Harry D. Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Leo E. Olney, Director of Finance; James Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Richard Erickson, Director of Recreation/Parks: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of November 19, 1974, reconvened meeting of November 26, 1974, Budget Meeting of December 2, 1974 and Regular Meeting of December 3, 1974 be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following bills were presented.for approval's Judicial $ 66.61 Executive 514.25 Financial & Administrative 1,800.00 Legal 71.22 Planning 12,072.08 Building & Property Services 62.83 Other Services 4,162.03 Police 4,591.00 Fire 3,841.94 Detention/Correction 662.20 Protective Inspections 291.67 Civil Defense 309.59 Ambulance & Aid- 1,231.20 Engineering 917.77 Housing & Occupancy 267.13 Other Physical Environment 702.50 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 31,564.02 STREET 11,431.30 ARTERIAL STREET 4,128.59 INTER CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 169.95 E.E.A. FUND 157.40 LIBRARY 12,389.10 CEMETERY 1,009.35 URBAN RENEWAL 6,243.74 PARKS & RECREATION 3,126.27 CAPITAL PROJECT - STADIUM/CONVENTION CENTER 4,047.36 CAPITAL PROJECT INTER CITY BRIDGE 15,173.24 CAPITAL PROJECT NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 1,000.00 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 38,577.78 ENTERPRISE GOLF 2,389.83 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 29,167.27 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,454.22 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 4,225.78 FIREMEN'S PENSION 12,917.49 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $181,172.69 Mr. Denney moved that warrant nos. 1620 through 1733 in the total amount of $181,172.69 be approved for payment this 17th day of December, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 175 DECEMBER 17, 1974 MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ORDINANCE: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and --posted.. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read .proposed Budget Ordinance by title only. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Mr. Stephen Wallace, 1807 W. Irving, complained that developer of apartment complex on Sylvester Street did not put alley back to original condition after building the apartments and now water (run-off) runs direct to Mr. Wallace's property. The City Manager assured Mr. Wallace that staff would check into this and advise what im- provements could be made. Mayor Linton expressed disapproval of trailer -type apartment units put up on Sylvester in back of Mr. Wallace's home, and reiterated that developer had assured the council that apartments similar to ones already constructed would be built there. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Mr. Denney moved that claim of. Tidewater Barge Lines be referred to'City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition.. Seconded by Mr. Schor. .Motion carried. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1692: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $38,400 OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUES; REDUCING CERTAIN OTHER REVENUE ESTIMATES'$15,200; MAKING EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY FUND OF $5,600; CEMETERY FUND OF $6,600; ENTERPRISE FUND - GOLF OF $1,000; STADIUM CONVENTION CENTER FUND OF $10,000, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1692 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1692 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1693: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1975. Ordinance No. 1693 was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1693 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Denney reiterated that they had done the best they could with what money was available, and while it only takes a few minutes to pass an Ordinance, that many hours had been spent studying and evaluating the present budget to the best interests of all citizens. Mr. Schor recommended that prior to preparation of 1976 Budget that they could get an earlier start (middle of summer) for a better understanding. Mr. Tidrick stated he would have to vote no on the Budget Ordinance because it con- tained several categories he did not agree with; however, it had nothing to do with staff or their recommendations. Main motion passed by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Tidrick voting no. 176 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1694: DECEMBER 17, 1974 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY BY IMPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY BY IMPROVING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING ILLUMINATION, SIGNALIZATION AND LAND- SCAPING ALONG LEWIS STREET BETWEEN 2ND AVENUE AND 7TH AVENUE AND ALONG 4TH AVENUE BETWEEN COLUMBIA STREET AND BONNEVILLE STREET, BY ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING THREE PUBLIC PARKING LOTS, A MINI -PARK AND A PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR WITHIN THE IMPROVEMENT AREA, AND ALSO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES AND FACILITIES WITH UNDERGROUND WIRES AND FACILITIES FROM 2ND AVENUE TO 5TH AVENUE BETWEEN CLARK STREET AND LEWIS STREET FROM 2ND.AVENUE TO 4TH AVENUE BETWEEN LEWIS STREET AND COLUMBIA STREET, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 961 OF THE CITY COUNCIL; ESTABLISHING.LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 84; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT BE MADE IN PART BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY OF THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS"; AND'PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS. Ordinance No. 1694. -"was read by title only. Mr. Denney moved that Ordinance No. 1694 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. (Discussion) Mr. Denney stated it was a very disappointing evening to see no merchants present when the City Council was considering an Ordinance to improve their downtown area. Mr. Schor defended merchants by stating that this was the busy Christmas season, stores were open late, and perhaps this accounts for the lack of attendance. Mr. Tidrick stated he would vote no on this Ordinance but wanted the record to show that he favored an L.I.D. where merchants pay for benefits gained, but opposed going to surrounding area for assessment 'fvhete' there :were�:nd--d_i-_rect benefits. Main motion passed by roll call -vote of six (6). Councilman Tidrick voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1695: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SHORT PLATS AND SHORT SUB -DIVISIONS. Ordinance No. 1695 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1695 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. (Discussion) It was suggested that the Council be furnished information on the short plats and disposition of same. Mayor Linton polled Council for their reaction and the City Manager assured the Council that they would be kept aware. Main motion passed by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 965: A RESOLUTION NAMING.A SINGLE CONTRACT FOR SCAN SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PASCO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR SCAN SERVICES AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE EXECUTED COPIES OF SAID AGREEMENT. Resolution No. 965 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 965 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (Councilman Schor requested that a year from now, the Council be furnished information on costs for evaluation). MINUTES PASCO•CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS: DECEMBER 17, 1974 APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Linton appointed Mrs. Shirley Sheppard to the Pasco Housing Authority Board (expiration January 28, 1980) and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Denney moved that appointment•of Mrs. Shirley -Sheppard to the Pasco Housing Authority Board be approved. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. REQUEST FROM COLUMBIA TELEVISION COMPANY: Mr. Tidrick moved that Columbia Television Company be authorized to increase the monthly cable television seriice, effective February 1, 1975, from the present rate of $5.45 to $6:25 plus City tax per month for primary outlet; secondary outlets increased from -$.52 to $1.00 plus City tax per month. Seconded.by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Schor asked if this could be a more gradual expense rather than a 100% increase all at once. Mr. Richard Pew, Manager of Columbia TV, stated this was the first increase since 1967 and it was now getting to be an impossibility to keep rates down any longer and still operate with the growing inflation. Mr. Adams disagreed with increase for secondary outlet. Mr. Tidrick replied that he was sure the TV Company would disconnect any outlets not needed in order to reduce costs. Mr. Pew answered affirmative to this. Mr. Wilkins didn't think $.48 increase was too much since 1.967.and favored granting the increase. Main motion passed by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Adams voting no. GOLF PRO AGREEMENT: Mr. Wilkins moved that Golf Pro, John Severson, be notified to "shape up or ship out:,' --Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Schor moved that the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute the Golf Pro Agreement for the year 1975. Seconded.by Mr. Wilkins. Mr. Denney moved that Golf Pro Agreement be tabled. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Denneyand Tidrick. NO: Linton, Sargent, Schor and Wilkins. Main motion failed by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams and Wilkins. NO: Denney, Linton, Sargent and Schor. ABSTAIN: Tidrick Mayor Linton asked Mr. Tidrick to vote and Mr. Tidrick declined, stating he did not have enough background to form a definite opinion. The City Attorney ruled that a vote should be made unless there is a conflict of interest or unreasonable time to vote; however, an individual can be forced to vote by censure of the council. Mr. Tidrick again stated he had not had enough time to form a definite opinion, therefore, abstained from voting. Mayor Linton disagreed with abstention. CONTINUANCE OF THE CONSULTANT'S AGREEMENT/TRI CITY MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY: Mr. Schor moved that the consultant be authorized to continue with the Feasibility Study of the Tri -City Multi -Purpose Facility. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Tidrick voting no. URBAN RENEWAL: Mr. Schor moved that staff be authorized to proceed with the sale of Lots 1 through 12, Block 123, Pasco Land Company's First Addition, to Monarch Machine & Tool Company, Inc., total sale price: $5,250. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion by roll call vote of seven (7). PROJECT NOTES - URBAN RENEWAL, $1,240,000: Mr. Denney moved that the City of Pasco award bid for $1,240,000 project notes at a net interest rate o_f 4.73%,to Old National -Bank of Washington.::"Seconded by Mr.:Adams..-,(Discussion) The City Manager enlightened Mr.- Tidrick on procedures for sale of project -notes. Main�mo•tion carried by roll call vote of- seven (7) . 178 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Denney stated that the City Council passed an Ordinance on October 15, 1974, banning large trucks from parking in residential areas. To date, Mr. Denney noticed trucks still parking at random throughout the City, and when he asked an officer why this Ordinance was not being enforced, he was informed that the officers had been directed not to ticket offenders. Mr. Denney then requested that the Police Department either enforce the present Ordinance or repeal it if it is considered unreasonable. He asked that the City Manager give him a status report in one week as to enforcement.. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Donald D. Linton, Mayor ATTEST: X;�o I Leo E. Olney, Director of Finance and Ex -officio City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this_�7 day of , 1975. 1 1